As the aircraft moves, air flows against its front and subsequently against the yaw string. The yaw string, then, sticks against the helicopter's windshield, either upright or at an angle.

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The yaw string is a basic instrument with one end attached to the front of a helicopter or a glider, while the other end of the string is free to move according to the aircraft's motion.